Five Italian League transfer stories worth watching: Mario Balotelli in the Genoa match; Eye movements Napoli and Roma
The January transfer window is now officially open and some Italian clubs are looking to make moves despite the ongoing issues affecting the winter session. Juventus and Roma are expected to be active for different reasons, while Napoli has to make some minor adjustments, and Milan deals with the appointment of its new coach, Sergio Conceicao. Here are five transfer stories to watch:
Danilo leaves Juventus
Juventus captain Danilo is expected to leave the Bianconeri after the Brazilian centre-back was left out of the squad ahead of the January transfer window. The club announced its decision before the start of the new year and the Italian Super Cup, which will be held this weekend in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Napoli, led by Antonio Conte, is the most interested team so far, and is likely to sign the former Manchester City defender in the coming days, after the player’s camp failed to agree on a new deal with the team coached by Thiago Motta, who has never considered the captain to be a leader. A major part of his new cycle.
Will Raspadori stay in Naples?
While Danilo or another defender is expected to arrive soon, the future of striker Giacomo Raspadori remains in doubt. Antonio Conte had some doubts about his role in Napoli, but the recent goal against Venice and the new tactical situation behind striker Romelu Lukaku may change his immediate future, as the Italian is now close to staying until at least the end of the season. However, this is something that must be monitored until the last day of the transfer session.
Juventus contracts
Given Danilo’s absence and center backs Gleeson Bremer and Juan Cabal injured and set to miss the rest of the current season, Juventus are keen to sign at least one defender but will also be cautious if there are other opportunities on the market at different times. List domains. Sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli is working to give coach Motta the best possible roster before the end of the transfer window.
Pellegrini’s future in Roma
The Roma revolution is about to begin. Giallorossi interim manager Claudio Ranieri will work to create an improved squad and lay the foundation ahead of the new cycle that will begin in the summer with the appointment of a new head coach. Players such as Brian Cristante, Nikola Zalewski and club captain Lorenzo Pellegrini could also leave in this transfer window, with several teams interested in signing the Giallorossi captain, including Napoli and Inter, the latter of whom could also include Italian midfielder Davide Fratesi in the deal.
Is Balotelli’s time at Genoa over?
Mario Balotelli’s time at Genoa may be over. The Italian striker signed with Genoa in October on a free transfer, but his playing time was very short, especially since Patrick Vieira took charge of the team instead of Alberto Gilardino. Balotelli is on the radar of Mexican side Cruz Azul as he awaits talks to develop, but his time for his return to Serie A may have already expired.